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I graduated from Hollins University in May 2008 with a B.A. in Business Communications and French. Somewhere through college I realized what I most loved about what I was studying at the time- Marketing and French- was connecting and communicating with people. I had an internship in public relations and realized that this was what I really enjoyed doing. I left Roanoke and moved to the Washington, D.C. metro area with friends from college. I worked temporarily as an administrative assistant before finding my current job- Communications Coordinator for a non-profit that provides community-based support services to over 200 individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Now I spend each day working, learning, connecting with my peers, innovating, creating and striving to effectively communicate to our community and tell them how we are changing lives. In my spare time I volunteer in my community, keep up on non-profit and social change news, happenings & events, and try to navigate life and make a positive impact while doing so!
Manages external and internal communications with a variety of different constituents; develops & drafts collateral materials such as brochures, tip sheets, a bi-annual newsletter; advocates organizational priorities, issues & messages to community, local & national media as needed; assists in coordination of communication with government agencies such as DDA, Maryland DHMH, etc.; manages content & copy for organizational website; manages community outreach through volunteer engagement, social media, and other means; oversees and consults with Executive Director on development activities; researches and targets appropriate funding opportunities; writes grant proposals as needed; manages communications & volunteer coordination interns as needed.
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